Completed Thru-Hikers
I Completed my PCT Thru Hike at a Sequoia Tree (An Ode)
This is a story of thru hikes, snow, and blizzards as much as it is an ode to a very special tree.
I Thru-Hiked the PCT in the Snowiest Year on Record: Here’s What You Need to Know About Navigating PCT Snow
There's always a good amount of fear mongering when it comes to navigating early-season snow on the PCT, but a continuous thru-hike is possible even in the snowiest conditions if...
Reflections of the PCT as I gear up for the AT
I remember my first hike as a young nipper. I would have been about 10. Dad took my sister, friend, and I on a two-night three-day hike called the Rakiura...
Turns out I’m not a blogger: belated reflections on a PCT thru hike
First, my apologies to the handful of you who said you were looking forward to reading updates from me along the PCT. I really did intend to keep a blog...
Finishing the PCT and Homecoming
Finishing the PCT I’ve been home for three months; my how times flies. I’m settled back in and wanted to share August and September on the PCT, plus what life...
One Day… Day 1
It felt surreal to stand at the monument before the towering wall separating Mexico and California. I’ve dreamed about this moment for so long, and now we were finally here,...
PCT: Dodging Rain and Pooping in Holes
My friends, let’s talk about the trail bathroom. It’s kind of a funny topic, and one that’s taboo in normal life, but not among hikers, so welcome to the club. ...
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 6
The aspiration of conquering a long-distance trail is a shared dream among many avid hikers, with the Pacific Crest Trail often occupying a special place in their imaginations. However, it's...
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5
After covering an astounding 2,650 miles through three states, traversing 26 national forests, exploring seven national parks, and indulging in countless ramen bombs along the way, these determined
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 4
As soon as Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hikers set foot on trail, their minds focus on their end goal of reaching the Northern Terminus in Canada (or wherever their journey...